Sports

February 10

Ex-Pirate frustrates Portland

Curtis McElhinney records his seventh shutout of the season, leading Springfield to a 3-0 victory.

February 10

Red Claws: A trade and a win

Maine deals Kris Joseph to Springfield, and beats the Armor for the seventh time in eight meetings.

February 11

Major League Notebook: Indians taking a chance on Matsuzaka

The former Red Sox pitcher will have a chance to win a spot in Cleveland's rotation if he passes a physical.

February 10

A lucky penny led to a scent for a state title

Melissa Tracy – then Missy Belanger – led Caribou to a win in 1983 that led to a college career.

February 10

New York was in Blodgett's future, but Bangor was in her heart

Cindy Blodgett, who became a pro basketball player, first showed her talent at the Auditorium.

February 10

The Baron was the king at Van Buren

Matt Rossignol led a small school to an Eastern Class C final that drew more than 6,000 fans.

February 10

For Clukey, it was a fabulous weekend

Julia Clukey earns two silver medals in Lake Placid, N.Y., including the best race of her career.

February 10

The barn that looked like a V, sometimes for victory

Jim Bessey, a longtime coach, remembers the noise so much noise that enveloped the place.

February 10

The last hurrahs for the Bangor Auditorium

The Bangor Auditorium, a stage for so many graceful high school basketball players through the years, prepares for a graceful exit.

February 10

Brentz escapes serious injury in gun accident

Bryce Brentz, who played for the Sea Dogs last season, shoots himself while cleaning a handgun.

February 10

On Baseball: Hope, change for Red Sox? Well, maybe

February 10

Offseason was a moving time for baseball

The free-agent market was not strong, but that didn't stop many clubs from making major moves.

February 10

Commentary: Start spreadin' the news to the NFL

Frigid weather is the last thing to worry about when it comes to staging the Super Bowl in New Jersey.

February 10

A small school came up big in wins, pride

Jonesport-Beals, representing the best of Down East, experienced the Auditorium while ruling the state.

February 10

Steve Solloway: Boy to man, from Maine to Notre Dame

February 10

Eastern Maine Notebook: One scorer, one goal-stopper, one family

February 10

Before the road, Red Claws play against Armor

Maine will meet Springfield for the eighth time this year, then won't be home until March 1.

February 10

Women's Basketball: Baylor shows why it's No. 1

February 10

Maine Colleges: Maine men snap slide, beating Albany

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